Nice trip to Japan November 2024
Japan | Nov 4 - Nov 15, 2024

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Wayne H.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024

Leny did an amazing job setting up our trip and our trip schedule. She was attentive throughout the trip and easy to communicate with throughout the trip. Leny added Google maps for us to assist us getting around. Leny also saw that it was my wife’s Birthday during the trip and arranged for some memorable surprises for her. We would highly recommend using Leny to plan a trip for a trip to Japan.

Hotel Review
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
Hakone

This hotel stay was one of the highlights of our stay in Japan. I would very highly recommend a stay here along with their Kaiseki dinner.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Quiet hotel surrounded by natural beauty.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Sayonara Japan!
Sayonara Japan!
Kansai International Airport (KIX)

The driver was on time and got us to the airport in plenty of time for our departure.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo with Chanko-nabe Lunch
Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo with Chanko-nabe Lunch
Tokyo
Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening
Best Of Shibuya Food Private Tour - Evening
Tokyo

Clara, our tour guide was amazing taking us around Shibuya to off the beaten path places to sample food.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full Day Nikko Tour from Tokyo with English Speaking Guide (Private)
Full Day Nikko Tour from Tokyo with English Speaking Guide (Private)
Japan

Very long day trip to Nikko. We went to a waterfall that was fogged in. Walked around town to a okay lake. The highlight was to the Nikko Toshogu Shrine.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tokyo to Hakone Private Transfer: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Full-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver
Tokyo to Hakone Private Transfer: Mt. Fuji and Hakone Full-Day Tour with English-Speaking Driver
Japan

Harry was fantastic

 Kyoto : Experience Tea Ceremony with a Maiko (Geisha) in a Premium course
Kyoto : Experience Tea Ceremony with a Maiko (Geisha) in a Premium course
Kyoto

Maiko was good but I would not recommend this venue or experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full day Osaka Food & Culture Tour with Government Licensed Guide (Private)
Full day Osaka Food & Culture Tour with Government Licensed Guide (Private)
Osaka

This tour was good but there actually was no food provided on this tour. That is the reason for 3 stars. It was history and culture tour only. The food portion was taking a 10 minute walk through Kuromon market.

Half-Day Tokyo Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Half-Day Tokyo Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Tokyo

Excellent day spent with Ritzuko. Very efficient

Full Day Kyoto and Nara Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Full Day Kyoto and Nara Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Japan

Good trip

Nishiki Market Delights: A Brunch Foodie Adventure
Nishiki Market Delights: A Brunch Foodie Adventure
Kyoto

Semi was an amazing guide who wanted us to sample all of the delights of Nishiki market followed by a nice lunch.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Leny Vergara
Leny
Leny Vergara
Local specialist in Japan | Replied on Nov 17, 2024

Hi Wayne and Melinda, welcome back home! thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me! Planning your trip was a real pleasure, and I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it to the fullest. Your feedback will help shape even better itineraries in the future. Wishing you an amazing adventure next time!

Best regards,
Leny